Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by lorettaprescott70 on August 22nd, 2020
How Do You Reset Radio?
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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on August 22nd, 2020 1:45 PM
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Hold on there is a factory reset
hold down preset 3 & 6 + reset
press preset 1 - shows dc err
press preset 1 - shows dc ok
press preset 2 - shows dc 2-4
press preset 2 - shows dc 2-0
then unit should be ok with eeprom reset
hold down preset 3 & 6 + reset
press preset 1 - shows dc err
press preset 1 - shows dc ok
press preset 2 - shows dc 2-4
press preset 2 - shows dc 2-0
then unit should be ok with eeprom reset
Check this link for reference:-
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/702701/Kenwood-Kdc-Mp242.html?page=18
Thanks
Techygirl
Related Kenwood KDC-MP242 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to the model and serial...
Instruction Manual - Page 2
... of Music CD)
Menu Operation
9
Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting
Basic Operations of remote control 12
Appendix
13
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15
Connecting Wires to Terminals
16
Installation
17
Troubleshooting Guide
18
Specifications
19
2 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Instruction Manual - Page 3
...; Do not touch the recording surface of the unit.
The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it again with your model and in this unit for the first time, cancel the...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... call . Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Basic Operation
[SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot ...] Changing the information displayed. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Also avoid places with too much dust or the...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Switches between File Repeat ("FILE REP"), Folder Repeat ("FOLD REP"), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing an audio file. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN" is displayed during Magazine Random Play. Magazine random play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. In Tuner source
Information Frequency Clock
Display "FREQ" "CLOCK"
In CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Speaker type OFF For...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.
English | 7 In Audio file source
Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock
Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
In HD Radio source (KDC-MP242)
Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... [4] or [¢] button. Music Search (Function of Audio file)
Search for at least 1 second. Music Search (Function of Music CD)
Select the song you want to listen to by tracing...
⁄
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Press the [4] button. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button.
⁄
...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of the
OFF
display. "SWPRE" "SPRM"
R*/ SW Sets the preout output. ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to AUX source. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 demonstration.
*Factory setting...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press...Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter
the Security Code. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When ...only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio source
Press the [SRC] button. "MENU" is displayed.
2...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... previous level. In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to remove it as illustrated. Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries.
In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL]
⁄
•...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... or device.
• Playing order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v Appendix
About Audio file • Playable Audio file
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
• Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM
• Playable disc file format ISO...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
...MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Appendix
Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout)
Switches the preout between rear output ("R") and subwoofer output ("SW"). • SPRM (Supreme) Technology to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Normally, keep this set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the power source...terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to the unit. 6. Press the reset button.
2WARNING
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to ...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... power amplifier, or to Terminals
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only)
FRONT
Front preout (KDC-MP242 only)
Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout
Fuse (10A)
FM/AM antenna input
Wiring...Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
-
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR CONT
⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Connecting Wires to ...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...➪ Press the reset button on this unit.
! The specified disc does not play . Audio file source
? The CD is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
E-15:...CD cannot be
ejected or the display continues to be a malfunction in the disc magazine. • The CD is malfunctioning for possible problems. Tuner source
? COPY PRO:
A copy-protected file is scratched a lot.
Radio...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...
Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9....Audio
Audio section
Maximum output power : 50 W x 4
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4
Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω
Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB
Preout level (mV) / Load (CD...
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